Reviews

Hide My Eyes by Margery Allingham

harriet_r_b62's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

belovedsnail's review

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A dark look at unconditional love

tracey_stewart's review against another edition

5.0

Poor "little Albert", dragged in kicking (literally) and screaming (or at least complaining loudly) to assist the remarkable newly Superintendent Charlie Luke in the investigation of a number of killings. He only wanted to go on vacation – and shortly found himself left unsure whether he was more likely to be kidnapped by the bad guys or the good guys. The plot was handled nicely; since the reader pretty much knows the villain is the villain it's more a matter of suspense – is he going to hurt the old lady or the girl, or the girl's beau? How are Campion and co. going to find him? Not "whether", of course. And what exactly is he up to? Allingham's greatest gift was with rounded, real, believable characters, which is why her books are so enjoyable to go back to again. I liked this one a lot.

dmturner's review against another edition

5.0

Well plotted and genuinely scary

Thought Campion appears in this novel, it’s really about the mind of a murderer, and what happens as his plans unravel. A really fine suspense novella.

caroparr's review against another edition

4.0

I've read this before as Tether's End and appreciate its republication by the beautifully named Felony & Mayhem Press. One of her best psychological thrillers that makes the ordinary truly creepy.

bymeme's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

Not enough Campion, but a gripping story.

lilcoppertop's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

bookpossum's review against another edition

3.0

Nearly as good as "Tiger in the Smoke". Albert Campion makes only a couple of appearances in this story, which takes place over a period of 24 hours, and is more of a thriller than a murder mystery. Very well done.

rumaho76's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

When I don't like any of the characters, it's hard to love a book.

jillianjiggs7's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75